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I recently sold my 03 LS and am thinking of a new 460L. IMHO the old car, while not attractive so to speak, had more " presence " than the new model. I think it is attractive enough but not really different from many other cars. If the rumored price increase of $20K U.S. is true I might slip into a Vanden Plas and risk the added unreliability for the charisma (Yes I have owned Jags in the past)
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I recently sold my 03 LS and am thinking of a new 460L. IMHO the old car, while not attractive so to speak, had more " presence " than the new model. I think it is attractive enough but not really different from many other cars. If the rumored price increase of $20K U.S. is true I might slip into a Vanden Plas and risk the added unreliability for the charisma (Yes I have owned Jags in the past)
Douglas
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I'll be flamed for this:
I recently sold my 03 LS and am thinking of a new 460L. IMHO the old car, while not attractive so to speak, had more " presence " than the new model. I think it is attractive enough but not really different from many other cars. If the rumored price increase of $20K U.S. is true I might slip into a Vanden Plas and risk the added unreliability for the charisma (Yes I have owned Jags in the past)
Douglas
I recently sold my 03 LS and am thinking of a new 460L. IMHO the old car, while not attractive so to speak, had more " presence " than the new model. I think it is attractive enough but not really different from many other cars. If the rumored price increase of $20K U.S. is true I might slip into a Vanden Plas and risk the added unreliability for the charisma (Yes I have owned Jags in the past)
Douglas
Personnaly the Jag is not even an option. It looks much to much like the previous generation and the beating that you'll take when you get rid of it will be like going 12 rounds with Tyson. But I hear they are great cars too, so what do I know?
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You have to see this car in person to make judgement.
I was quite unmoved by pics of the car, but when I saw the car in a private event earlier this year, I completely changed my mind.
The car has PRESENCE. It's not bling, it's not flash, it's not overdone, it's not drop-dead gorgeous, it's not overdramatic: It has CLASS. And that's what the LS should be exuding...
I was quite unmoved by pics of the car, but when I saw the car in a private event earlier this year, I completely changed my mind.
The car has PRESENCE. It's not bling, it's not flash, it's not overdone, it's not drop-dead gorgeous, it's not overdramatic: It has CLASS. And that's what the LS should be exuding...
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As an LS 430 fan, I would say the old car has, in pictures, more of a imposing and 'watch out' even brute strength character. The LS 460 is smooth, more slippery, more like a sculpture in ways the LS 430 is not. So it naturally stands to reason that the 460 looks less like the 430 and more like its own deal. But the LS 460 is rather muscular and forceful as well, just that it's a bit more trim and lithe vs. the 430's mass, and simplified angles.
But like all the new L-Finesse designs, have to see it in person to tell...supposedly the 460 L in particular is very big indeed.
But like all the new L-Finesse designs, have to see it in person to tell...supposedly the 460 L in particular is very big indeed.
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I haven't even seen the LS460 in person yet, just pics & videos, & I think the new LS460 is a big improvement over the LS430 in appearance, it's not even close.
I like the LS430, but only the 04+ facelifted version with it's sharper looking headlights & more aggressive front end.
I like the LS430, but only the 04+ facelifted version with it's sharper looking headlights & more aggressive front end.
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i am a big fan of the current ls430, love the car, and i almost got one back in 04 but ended up with the sc430. with that said, i have to say that to me the ls460l/600hl is several big steps ahead of the ls430, in terms of style, technology, presence, and class. it's also "younger" as well imho.
everyone has their opinions of course, and i am sure we all respect each other
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Thanks for the great replies and I'm glad to hear that pictures don't do the new LS justice. Will patiently wait 2 more months for them to get north of the 49th.
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but after we saw and drive the car in person? she probably likes the car just as much as i do now
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I'll be flamed for this:
I recently sold my 03 LS and am thinking of a new 460L. IMHO the old car, while not attractive so to speak, had more " presence " than the new model. I think it is attractive enough but not really different from many other cars. If the rumored price increase of $20K U.S. is true I might slip into a Vanden Plas and risk the added unreliability for the charisma (Yes I have owned Jags in the past)
Douglas
I recently sold my 03 LS and am thinking of a new 460L. IMHO the old car, while not attractive so to speak, had more " presence " than the new model. I think it is attractive enough but not really different from many other cars. If the rumored price increase of $20K U.S. is true I might slip into a Vanden Plas and risk the added unreliability for the charisma (Yes I have owned Jags in the past)
Douglas
Even now, after 15 years under Ford, things are far from charismatic.
Charisma means high energy, soaring spirit, pinnacle of intelligence and innovativeness, sex appeal, understated elegance etc.
LS 460 has all of the above.
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